New EFSA Annual Pesticide Residues Report confirms safety of Europe’s food
Today’s report from the European Food Safety Authority confirms once again that Europe’s food supply is among the safest in the world. Europeans today enjoy a plentiful supply of fresh fruits and vegetables all year round thanks to modern solutions that support productive, competitive and sustainable agriculture. The report contains findings from tests […]
European Commission to hear from Scottish farmers on reducing CAP burden
Dr Ian Duncan MEP has today secured a meeting with technical experts from Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan’s team to address concerns of Scottish farmers about the new Common Agriculture Policy (CAP). During a meeting of the European Conservative & Reformist’s Working Group on the Rural Economy, which Dr Duncan chairs, Mr Hogan conceded that there […]
GM cereals and oilseeds may have potential benefits to UK agriculture
The adoption of genetically-modified (GM) cereals and oilseeds crops could benefit farmers, consumers and the animal feed supply chain, while supporting UK competitiveness in the global marketplace, according to an independent report published today (11 March). The work was commissioned by HGCA, the cereals and oilseeds division of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB), […]
RIDBA reveals a FAB shortlist
Countryside buildings shortlisted for the 2015 FAB awards (Farm and Agricultural Buildings) have been announced by RIDBA (the Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association). A total of 11 buildings are now in the running for a total of 12 awards as well as a first, second and third overall winner. The categories are farm […]
Prestigious European grant for artificial soils research
A James Hutton Institute scientist has been awarded a highly prestigious European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant to undertake research on a new generation of artificial soils; it is hoped that this would allow researchers to better study the interaction of roots, soil and the microorganisms that live in it – a key battleground in […]
Parasite provides clues to evolution of plant diseases
A new study into the generalist parasite Albugo candida (A. candida), cause of white rust1 of brassicas2, has revealed key insights into the evolution of plant diseases to aid agriculture and global food security. How generalist parasites with wide host ranges evolve is a central question in parasite evolution. Parasites adapt in response to their […]
The NFU sets out its election priorities to ensure farming can thrive
The NFU has set out what it wants from the next elected Government, as five of the main political parties get set to take part in day two of the annual NFU Conference. Our asks include a robust champion for UK agriculture in European discussions; a comprehensive agri-food strategy to boost UK food production; more […]
Montgomeryshire Farmers question top level politicians
Farming representatives from the Farmers’ Union of Wales Montgomeryshire branch met with top level politicians when they visited Welshpool Livestock Sales on Monday February 16. Members questioned William Hague MP, who recently bought Cyfronydd Hall and was paying a visit to the area, Glyn Davies MP and Russell George AM on a variety of topics […]
Land Rover gives four friends the best Valentines Day present ever
Four university friends from New Zealand had listed their beaten and broken 1957 Series I Land Rover, christened ‘The Landy’, for sale on an auction site, following 15 years of ownership. The listing told the story of their many adventures and their sorrow at parting with their beloved Land Rover. While Will Radford, Jeremy Wells, […]
